New Google Vids Screen Recorder Extension for Chrome

The barrier between seeing something on your screen and turning it into a video just disappeared. On April 2, 2026, Google Workspace announced the launch of the Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome Extension.

Now, you no longer need to open the full Google Vids app to start a recording. Whether you’re documenting a software bug, recording a quick tutorial, or giving feedback on a design, you can now trigger a high-quality screen capture with a single click from your browser toolbar.

1. Instant Recording, Anywhere in Chrome

The extension is designed to stay out of your way until you need it:

• One-Click Launch: Once pinned to your Chrome extensions toolbar, you can start recording any tab or your entire desktop instantly.
• 30-Minute Capacity: Unlike many free quick record tools, this extension allows for recordings up to 30 minutes long, making it robust enough for deep-dive presentations and thorough walkthroughs.
• Seamless Vids Integration: As soon as you hit stop, you can preview your clip and immediately open it in Google Vids for professional editing, AI-powered polishing, and sharing.

2. Admin-Friendly Deployment

For IT teams, Google has made it easy to get this tool into the hands of employees:

• Force-Install: Admins can use the Admin console to automatically install the extension across the organization.
• Auto-Pinning: To ensure maximum visibility, admins can also auto-pin the extension to the Chrome toolbar for all users, ensuring they know the tool is available.

3. How to Get Started

• Admins: The feature is available by default if Google Vids is enabled for your domain. You can manage deployment via the Admin console > Devices > Chrome > Apps & extensions.
• End Users: If your admin hasn't pre-installed it, you can find the Google Vids Screen Recorder in the Chrome Web Store today. For the fastest workflow, we recommend pinning it to your extensions bar immediately.

4. Availability & Cost

• Pricing: This extension is available at no additional cost.
• Eligible Tiers: Available to all Google Workspace customers and anyone with a personal Google account.
• Rollout: The extension is live and available now in the Chrome Web Store for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains.

Why tell someone when you can show them? With the Google Vids Screen Recorder now just a click away in your Chrome toolbar, the fastest way to communicate is now a video.